Analyte devices and methods

a technology of analyte and glucose, applied in the field of analyte devices and methods, can solve the problems of inability to monitor the level of glucose in the body continuously or automatically, and the consistency with which the level of glucose is checked is varies widely, and the effect of high or low glucose or other analytes may be detrimental

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-07-03
ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC
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For example, high or low levels of glucose or other analytes may have detrimental effects.
This technique does not permit continuous or automatic monitoring of glucose levels in the body, but typically must be performed manually on a periodic basis.
Unfortunately, the consistency with which the level of glucose is checked varies widely among individuals.
Many diabetics find the periodic testing inconvenient and they sometimes forget to test their glucose level or do not have time for a proper test.
These situations may result in hyperglycemic or hypoglycemic episodes.

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[0021]Before the present invention is described, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to particular embodiments described, as such may, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to be limiting, since the scope of the present invention will be limited only by the appended claims.

[0022]Where a range of values is provided, it is understood that each intervening value, to the tenth of the unit of the lower limit unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, between the upper and lower limit of that range and any other stated or intervening value in that stated range, is encompassed within the invention. The upper and lower limits of these smaller ranges may independently be included in the smaller ranges is also encompassed within the invention, subject to any specifically excluded limit in the stated range. Where the stated range includes one or bo...

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Analyte monitoring devices and methods are provided. Embodiments include devices and methods to evaluate the suitability of calibration periods of time.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The monitoring of the level of an analyte such as glucose or other analyte, such as lactate or oxygen, in certain individuals is vitally important to their health. For example, high or low levels of glucose or other analytes may have detrimental effects. The monitoring of glucose, for example, is particularly important to individuals with diabetes, as they must determine when corrective action is required, such as the administration of insulin to reduce glucose levels in their bodies or when additional glucose is needed to raise the level of glucose in their bodies.[0002]A conventional technique used by many diabetics for personally monitoring their blood glucose level includes the periodic drawing of blood, the application of that blood to a test strip, and the determination of the blood glucose level using calorimetric, electrochemical, or photometric detection. This technique does not permit continuous or automatic monitoring of glucose levels in ...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B5/1495
CPCA61B5/14532A61B2560/0223A61B5/1495
InventorFELDMAN, BENJAMIN J.HAYTER, GARYMAZZA, JOHN C.NAEGELI, ANDREW H.PEYSER, THOMAS A.TAUB, MARC B.
OwnerABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC